Latest "defense acquisitions" stories

‘There are so few people that get this’: Biden faces hurdle in finding new pick for Pentagon’s top buyer

With China and the U.S. locked in a tech race, Mike Brown's experience working with transformative companies made him an attractive pick. Now observers wonder: Who's next?

By Joe Gould and Andrew Eversden

2 years ago

House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms

The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military's space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren't convinced that's what's happening.

By Nathan Strout

2 years ago

Reform panel warns Congress to overhaul Pentagon acquisitions, or lose technological edge

Pentagon acquisitions need an overhaul to work with companies outside the Capital Beltway, according to an influential advisory group established by Congress.

5 years ago

Pentagon unveils $686 billion military budget for FY19

President Trump’s fiscal 2019 budget is requesting $686.1 billion in military funding, with a focus on great power competition with Russia and China.

By Joe Gould and Tara Copp, AP

6 years ago

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